Concept

ATMAN-FESTIVAL is a non-profit association

All the income generated, goes towards the events itself

Who we are

ATMAN is a sanscrit word that means the breath of life that manifests itself under the form of light. We chose this term as the name of our tribe because our aim is to create and spread a conscious way to interact and live with each other and to use our power to develop a different and sustainable way to change what the system in which we live impose us.

ATMAN Tribe is an international collective of travelling people coming from every corner of our planet that work and cooperate together to make this ideal reality.
And we decided to do it trough the healing power of music. Music will be the means to reach our purpose and the driving force to realize our project.
So, in 2011, we started to organize ATMAN Festival as the realization of our conception of life and of living together.

ATMAN Festival is a no-profit event. All the income are used to finance the event and the projects connected with it.
The Festival reflect our way to integrate our desires of develop music, art and culture and to realize a communitarian and spiritual way of sharing our energies, all in reverence and respect of our Mother Earth.
We chose the heavenly island of Sri Lanka as the perfect scenery for our project, with its uncontaminated nature, its incredible fauna and its deep spiritual culture.

Thanks to the joint effort and the explosive creative minds of the people of our tribe, in this past years, was possible to realize the ATMAN gatherings and to provide the basis for our future plans.
Atman Tribe

Mission

ATMAN festival is not just a party: we want to leave a sign and to use our power and energy to make a dream reality.
What we intend to create through our project is a common social space with the purpose of promote art, culture and the respect of the environment.
In a really soon future we will be able to build a self sustainable cultural village, founded on the sharing of knowledge and the exchange between different cultures.

The whole project will be based on the respect of the local cultures and population, on the relationship of reciprocity that we are already establishing with them, on the support of the local products and on the creation of an environmentalist conscience, in order to protect the amazing nature that, year after year, is hosting our festival.

We want our vision to join the local communities needs and to work together and cooperate in order to be able to learn from each other and to propose a useful project that will be accept and understood by both parts.
During each event we encourage the usage of only local, organic and natural products and the recycling of wastes. We decided to build the structures and the decorations of the Festival using mostly materials that we naturally find in the location of the party, in order to respect the environment and not to pollute the breathtaking srilankan nature. We fully support and promote small srilankan family enterprise, the farmers market and handcrafted artisanal products.

Objective

It is our intention to create a social space where we can organise art and music workshops, for both children and adults, along with cultural meetings, and permaculture workshops.
It’s going to be an area of intercultural exchange, where it will be possible to propose and suggest other kinds of workshops as well.
We are open to all kinds of collaborations!
We want to encourage the birth and the development of conscious tourism within the island of Sri Lanka because, in the last few years, it is living e real touristic boom, and more people are coming to discover this amazing country.
This is the reason why it’s now important to pay special attention to how this will all develop.
First of all we want to promote respect for this land, and at the same time, together, we would like to create the base for an intelligent growth of structures and facilities for tourism.

Up until now it hasn’t been easy to find the right place where we could begin this project, but we are working on it and we hope the 2017 edition’s location will be the perfect place to build our dream.
Collaboration with the locals on location has already begun, and the money they will need to build an artificial water spring, has also already been allocated. Installation of an ozone water treatment plant is also part of the project.

These are some of the things that we have done already, and some of the initiatives we have taken in the past.

Since the first editions of Atman Festival we‘ve tried our best to move forward according to our ideals and plans.
Even though our space is still under construction, we have begun to give our small contribution.
Last year we started an extensive collaboration with the NGO “Stop Staring Start Caring” (SSSC).
The organization’s main mission is to help and assist young girls and children which have been rape victims, who are born with disabilities and that have suffered different kinds of abuses.

Unfortunately, in Sri Lanka, people from small villages still think that this kind of situation comes from the victim’s bad karma bringing to life a series of unfair events from which it is really hard to escape.
SSSC works to help the victims by providing adequate care, a safe place to stay, and basic amenities.
SSSC also has begun a project to build sustainable houses and functional structures to provide platforms for education and care, so that these children can have the healthy and peaceful childhood they need and deserve.

After the last edition, Atman Tribe donated all the materials used to build the festival to the SSSC’s cause.

Atman Tribe proudly announces the continuation of the relationship between ATMAN and SSSC, and to some initiatives happening during the next edition of our festival that will keep helping to sustain the NGO’s projects.

First of all, 5€ of the price of every entrance ticket will be entirely devolved to SSSC, in order to continue to build the children's shelter which started in 2106.
An assortment of raw organic food prepared by members of SSSC will be sold during the 2017 edition, and all the proceeds will go to the organisation.

Also , like every year we will also be organizing the ATMAN after party where it will be possible to taste and buy some of the delicious food. Not only, but all of the income of this party will go to the SSSC. During both the Festival and the after party there will be chances to make individual donations to the NGO.
The last, but not less important project that we support, is the children sponsorship: with just 20€ we can help a mother take care of her child.
The entire amount will go directly to the family, without profit for the organization.
To participate in this initiative, or simply find more information, click on this link

Atman Tribe has also decide to reduce the price of the ticket for people coming from countries that are facing particular problems. Last year we chose Nepal.
For the 2017 edition we chose Greece, as it is facing significant economic problems at this time.
The price of the ticket for all Greek passport holders will be…………...

If you would like to join us and to be part of our project, you can suggest and propose any idea that will help us to enhance it.
Also, if you wish to give us a hand, we will be happy to receive volunteers during the 2017 Atman Festival.

Already, we are very enthusiastic about the next edition of AtmanFestival and we will definitely do our best to make it another unforgettable experience!!

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Tribe

History of the tribe

The Atman project was conceived in 2010,high up in the Himalayan Mountains, within the collective minds of a brother-sister duo: Andy (Mad Hatter) and Elena (Mia Boom), along with the Lankan tribes. Their main aim: to collaborate diverse electronic sounds and the musical cultures that came with them.

11 October 2011, the first party was merely an Atman Warm Up for what was in store for them- located in Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay. Andy collaborated with DJ Marek, and local acts of Sri Lanka such as Yazz and Mambos. The event grew continuously, building further connections, in the form of the next event-the Atman New Year 2012 edition. With a larger audience, 2012 witnessed new collaborations. Records labels and projects such as Biomechanikal Records (DJ Drope, CTC, Aztec Dosage), Nutria Dance Records (DJ Lova, Virtuanoise) and Abduki (Thnamo Project) came together with the tribe.

The tribe continued to pioneer and help evolve the electronic music movement in Sri Lanka by throwing smaller events throughout Lanka in search of common sensibilities, ideal locations, and fine-tuning the logistics for future events. This was done with a supportive network of local collaborators, and their respected communities. These experience increased cultural awareness andexpansion of ideas by exchanging ideologies, throughmusical events with the supreme belief of being connected to mother nature in all her diverse forms. January 2014 saw the successful first edition of the “Atman Tribe Gatherings” grow into the Atman-Festival, which took place at Rekawa-the southern most tip of Sri Lanka. We grew into what followed: With swift accomplishments and growth, our tribal connections grew and brought us all together, through endless dedication, support and ever-growing collaborations.

20 January 2015 the Tribe united once again, into the 2nd edition of Atman Festival, celebrated at the epic location of an island eco-resort in Buttala. At the mouth of the holy river-Manik Ganga or Manika Gangai (River of Gems), a place of ablution where a sacred bath is taken to purify oneself. This year, we saw the Atman Tribe grower larger, with additional members such visionary Artist Aghori Giriaka Yuri, Joan aka Dj Sick, Alessio, Ado, Chandy, Micro, Kamal, Dehan, Jana & Uan, along with more record labelsmeeting and forming collaboration with us. People from all over the world, gathered to this mythical call of sound frequencies, forming the Atman tribe as ONE whole, as we know it today.

Location

Here you can buy tent - camping equipment and rent Auto/Caravan - Roulotte but we suggest you to bring your own tent.

A medical care will be provided, but be prepared: srilanka is an infection prone area so bring your own first aid

How to reach Atman Festival

Bus: From Colombo Pettah Bus Station get a ticket for Arugam Bay/Panama that will leaves at 18:00 from Colombo and will reach Arugam Bay/Panama area more or less at 04:00(next days). Colombo Pettah Bus Staion Address: Olcott Mawatha, Colombo, SriLanka.

Shuttle Bus :meeting point gonna be in Mount Lavinia at KOGGY Restaurant.

Red Line Bus will leave more or less at 1pm

Blue Line Bus will leave more or less at 8pm

Arugam Bay Meeting Poing: Ocean Sky Guesthouse

Panama Meeting Poing: Kumara Hotel

SriLanka toruist informations

1) Colombo - For cheaper accommodation options, we recommend that you stay in the areas of Mount Lavinia (De Saram Road). From the Airport to Mount Lavinia, you can take a taxi service (price: 2000/2500 Rupees) or get there by local bus from the PETTAH Central Station.

2) South Coast Region - HIKKADUWA and PATTWATA are beautiful areas along the Southern coasts of Sri Lanka where you can rent motorcycles/cars/tuk tuks, find cheap accommodations, surf and experience night life. Contact Anura: 0776091232 for assistance and information.

3) South Coast Region - TANGALLE beach and REKAWA Turtle beach are excellent spots for relaxation, enjoy a rare turtle nesting watch and soak up the sun. Restaurants and cheap accommodations are aplenty. We recommend the Singing Bird Guest House & Cabanas: 0776396205

4) South Coast Region - Head a little more inland for SELLAKATARAGAMA and KATARAGAMA, a holy city with access to the infamous YALA National Park where sightings of leopards, elephants and wild life are common.

5) East Coast Region - ARUGAM BAY is the prime surfing area of Sri Lanka, abundant with wild life and beautiful beaches. Be sure to visit Peanut Farm Beach, Whiskey Point, Elephant Rock and Panama Village.

6) ELLA is a charming and cute little village on the highlands, towards the mountains. There are a multitude of waterfalls and rainforests - come here for relaxation, yoga, trekking and cheap accommodation.

Info

1. Camping grounds are available - please bring a tent! The closest accommodation are more or less 10 km from the festival location.

2. Toilets, showers, local and international food are available during the festival.

3. The weather is usually sunny, but can be changeable so come prepared. Bring your party essentials: flashlights, insect repellent (citronella), toilet paper, sunblock, batteries, electrolyte supplements and a go-with-the-flow attitude.

4. Please bring sufficient money with you to the festival. There are no ATMs nearby the festival grounds.

5. Please look out for each other, and for the environment. It is vital to treat everyone with respect and help the ones in need. Let’s remember to act like a big international family that we are.

6. Atman Festival will do our utmost to make the festival area as secure and safe as possible. Be vigilant and be careful with your valuables and if you see anything suspicious, report it to the Atman crew.

Tickets:

Presale phase 1 (until 31st August) 45€

Presale phase 2 (until 10th November) 75€

Presale phase 3 (until 10th January ) 95€

Gate Ticket's 115€

A/c Bus 24€

No A/c Bus 14€

Greek Passport 10€ - please send an email to inform us about the number of tickets

Ambassador:

Atman Tribe decided to make a special ticket price for people coming from countries that are facing different kind of problems and every year we'll choose a different one that will enjoy this distinct price.
Last year the entrance was free for people coming from Nepal, due to the terrible earthquake that occurred in this land in April 2015.
In the 2017 edition the special price will be applied to all the people coming from Greece, because of the difficult economic situation that this country is living.
The entrance for all the greek tribe will be free but we ask you a donation of 10€ that will entirely go to support the NGO Stop Staring Start Caring (SSSC). In fact, last year, Atman Tribe started a productive collaboration with this organization and we are still working and cooperating with them, in order to sustain all their projects.
During the next Atman Festival there will be many initiatives that will support SSSC and their work: one of this will be the donation of 5€ for every ticket sold. All the friends coming from Greece won't pay anything for the entrance but we ask you to do your part and donate 10€ that will fully be given to SSSC. In particular, with this amount, we want to work towards the end of the building of the shelter that will host children and young girls that had suffered abuses, rapes and other different kinds of violence. SSSC is already taking care of this children but now they urgently need a safe place to live! The shelter is already under construction but they need a little amount more to conclude it.
So, greek friends, help us to make it real as soon as possible!!!
We are not making "charity", we are cooperating because we believe in humanitarian activism!!! It's our aim to help each other and to do it in the most efficient way, maintaining our respect for everybody around us and trying to learn as much as possible from all the different experiences that other people are living.
Any other kind of donation will be absolutely welcome too! So if you will have the possibility to bring clothes, toys, children books.....it would be simply awesome!!!
Once you will be in the amazing Sri Lanka, you will see with your own eyes what this NGO is doing and how Atman Tribe is supporting them.

5€ of the tickets will be donated to

The minimum age requirement for entry to the Atman Festival is 18 years old. However, minors under the age of 18 will be allowed entry if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Since it is not always possible to guess a person's actual age, we kindly ask you to carry proof of age such as an ID-card or a passport that will be required for entrance.